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Water Problems?
Newspaper clipping depicting a sign with an "ironic touch of humor." The sign is nearly covered by the flooding caused by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Hurricane Beulah: Balboa Acres - McAllen
A photograph of Balboa Acres in McAllen flooded by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Lloyd Bentsen Home in Mission, Texas
A picture of a flooded home in Mission, Texas caused by hurricane Beulah in 1967.
"Pan Am Under Water"
A picture from the newspaper The Daily Review showing a flooded area around the Pan American College campus caused by hurricane Beulah.
Children During Hurricane Beulah
An image of two children playing in flooded streets caused by Hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Business Flooded
A photograph of a business flooded during hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Vehicles During Flooding
A picture of two trucks from an electric company driving to restore electric power. The picture was taken in McAllen Texas during the hurricane Beulah's flooding.
Shelters during Hurricane Beulah
Photograph of women and children in an emergency shelter during the flooding and rain of hurricane Beulah in 1967.
Hurricane Beulah across the border in Reynosa, Mexico
A photograph of Reynosa Tamaulipas after hurricane Beulah in 1967. The streets can be seen flooded and water was knee-high.
Farm Crop Damage is Estimated $1 Billion
Newspaper article regarding the estimated crop damage caused by hurricane Beulah. They estimated a $1 billion crop damage.
Tell the story of BEULAH!
Newspaper front cover about hurricane Beulah. The author uses a narrative approach to tell a story about the hurricane.
Damage Caused by Hurricane Beulah
Two pictures of the damage that was caused after hurricane Beulah.
Portrait of Beulah
A map of where hurricane Beulah struck in south Texas.
Beulah's Traces Linger in Valley
Newspaper article one year after the hurricane Beulah. The article estimates how much the affected counties had to pay in repairs for public facilities. The writer also explains that the areas have little to no traces from the hurricane.
American Farm Bureau Federation
Jack Angell writes to Charlie Rankin telling him what could happen to the agricultural industry if the grape strike continues.
The California Grape Boycott
A booklet answering the ten most frequently asked questions concerning the organization of California grape workers into a union.
Hurricane Beulah Lesson Plan
The Valley is an area of high risk since many hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico; most states along the coast can be impacted by the rain and heavy winds of the storm. Emergency groups notify people in the news and other media forms on how to get…
Karankawa Indians Lesson Plan
The goal of this lesson plan is to give background information on the Karankawa tribe. These background information ranges from knowing where their territory is located, their dietary supplements, their weapons and tools, and their language and…
Peonage Lesson Plan
Peonage, also known as debt slavery, was used an option for farmers to control labor. The Raymondville peonage cases, which were the first of their kind in Texas history, were tried in the Nueces County federal court in January 1927. Although the…
Battle of Palo Alto Lesson Plan
The battle that took place in Palo Alto was the first of many that occurred during the Mexican-American War. It took place on May 8, 1846 in Brownsville, Texas. The battle initiated a series of events that would change the course of history for both…
Citrus Farming Industry in the Rio Grande Valley Lesson Plan
The Texas citrus industry first took off in the Rio Grande Valley in the late 1800s. John H. Shary was a land developer and colonizer from Nebraska who became involved in the development and growth of the region after he took a tour of an orchard in…
Charro Days: Couple Dancing
A picture of a couple dancing during the Charro Days celebrations.
Charro Days: Children Celebrating Charro Days
Lucy Duurantes with classmates photographed in a parade during a Charro Days celebration.
Charro Days: Children in Parade
A photo of Lucy Durantes and a classmate during a Charro Days parade. They can be seen in costumes.
Ford Lee Locket and his Mother dressed for Charro Days
A photograph of Ford Lee Locket and his mother.